India: New BIS Certification Obligations | Webinar with Confindustria Reggio Emilia

Free webinar | Friday, September 18, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Exporting to India today requires increasing attention to product certification and compliance obligations.

Indian authorities are indeed extending the application of mandatory certifications. Bureau of Indian Standards to numerous product categories. For Italian companies interested in the Indian market, it therefore becomes essential to promptly understand which products are involved, which procedures to follow, and how to prepare correctly.

To delve deeper into the new regulatory framework, in collaboration with Unindustria Reggio Emilia, the webinar is born:

India: new BIS certification requirements

An operational meeting dedicated to companies that export or intend to export products to India and wish to assess the possible impact of new provisions on their business.

What will we talk about

During the webinar, the main aspects related to BIS certification will be addressed:

• the role of the Bureau of Indian Standards and the relevant regulatory framework;
• the new product categories subject to certification obligations;
• the main applicable types of certification;
• preliminary checks to be carried out on one's products;
• the application and certification process;
• the technical documentation, laboratory tests, and required audits;
• the role of the Authorized Indian Representative;
• The most frequent critical issues for foreign manufacturers;
• Activities to plan to avoid delays, customs blockages, or export disruptions.

Why participate

The BIS certification not only represents a technical compliance, but it can become a necessary condition to access and continue operating in the Indian market.

Participating in the webinar will allow you to:

Understanding the impact of the new provisions
Assess whether your company's products fall into categories subject to certification.

To know the path to take
Navigating procedures, documentation, lab tests, audits, and local stakeholders.

Plan times and activities correctly
Prepare in advance, reducing the risk of delays in market entry or supply continuity.

To engage with specialists directly present in India
To explore the technical and operational aspects through the experience gained by Octagona in assisting Italian companies.

Prepare today to continue growing in India.

The evolution of Indian regulations requires companies to adopt an increasingly structured approach. Understanding applicable obligations in advance allows for proper planning of investments, certifications, and market access strategies.

The webinar will offer a concrete first reading of the new scenario, with useful guidance for transforming a potential regulatory obstacle into a manageable and planned path.

Event information

Data: Friday, September 18, 2026
Time: from 11:00 to 12:30
Mode: online webinar
Participation: free, upon registration

Sign up for the webinar

Find out which obligations might apply to your products and what activities to start to continue exporting to India in a compliant and informed way. Sign up by clicking here.